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American Imperialism Part 1 Complete the chart by identifying the following: Identify the countries or areas where the United States engaged in imperialistic actions during the period from about 1870 to 1914. Discuss why each area was important to American empire building (political, economic, and social). Explain America's expansionist ideals. What were some of the factors that justified American imperialist actions? Identify the current political status of these places in relation to the United States. Age of Imperialism: 1870 to 1914 Place Why was there interest? U.S. actions Status today Hawaiian Islands Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Puerto Rico Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Philippine Islands Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Cuba Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). China Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Columbia Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Guam Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Type here. (cite). Part 2 Answer each of the following prompts with a response of at least 200 to 300 words and a citation for each paragraph: Trace the path of American imperialism during the period from about 1870 to 1914 through political, military, and economic events. Why was the United States interested in expansion in these areas? Why was America building a global empire? Cite each paragraph! What were the benefits of America's imperialistic actions for the people in these countries or areas? What were the disadvantages? How would you describe their experiences in terms of being conquered, assimilated, or marginalized? Cite each paragraph! What were the moral implications of American imperialism? How did Imperialists justify their actions? How did the Anti-Imperialists justify their position? Consider the role of race, economics, science, and religion. Cite each paragraph! What significance did the Spanish-American War have in the development of the United States as an empire and world power? Cite each paragraph! Do you think the United States is currently an imperialist country? Why or why not? Cite each paragraph! References American Imperialism Part 1 Place Hawaiian Islands Why was there interest? U.S. actions The business leaders It became a full attempted to annex independent nation the Hawaii and became US `s Missionary work as territory. Status today Hawaii is a state. well as trades from the United States. Puerto Rico Philippine Islands Cuba In 1948, the United The United States in Free Associated States allowed 1950 permitted the State. Puerto Ricans to Puerto Ricans to elect democratically elect democratically their their own governor. own governor. The Organic Act of The Philippine Philippines Autonomy Act was established a passed by the US, bicameral thus Philippine legislature. became independent. The United States Cuba and U.S agree retained the right of on the Platt intervening in the Amendment besides Independent nation. Independent nation affairs of Cuba as leasing the naval base well as supervising at the Guantanamo these foreign Bay. relationships and finances via the Platt Amendment. China The U.S wanted a Treaty of Wanghsia market for their was signed in 1844 goods in China. which opened a Greatest ally of U.S number of Chinese ports for the America trade. Columbia Guam U.S wanted to build The U.S tried to lease a canal to facilitate the land but the its military and government of commercial Colombia rejected the interests. lease. The United States The US purchased Not independent wanted Guam to be Guam from Spain in state as the US its colony. 1899 for 2 million controls not less than dollars a third of its land. Independent state. ... (Scriabine, 2005) Part 2 1. Imperialism in the U.S started during the end of the 1890s as a result of the frontier being much populated. As such new territories were to be found and it was not to be within the United States continent as there was no land that was unoccupied. Despite, the fact that there was still land in Alaska to be occupied, it was not enough. In the year 1898, following the Cuba provocations like the USS Maine sinking that probably was done by the Spanish saboteurs, the U.S got incited by Pulitzer and Hearst `s yellow press that had papers indicating that the Spaniards were carrying out atrocities against the population of Cuba. This prompted America to intervene leading to a war. The United States became a worldwide economic empire with problems and opportunities due to this status that entailed the acquisition of more land, producing more agricultural commodities and goods than the consumption at home, the American economy sought for new markets abroad for investment and trade. Also, the United States wanted a canal that could facilitate its commercial value and military activities. Therefore, they approached Colombian government and tried to lease their land. However, this offer was turned down (May, n.d.). 2. The America Imperialism had both positive and negative impact to the natives of the areas or several countries that experienced it. The residents of these areas benefitted as better changes were introduced into their countries or areas. The United States aimed at establishing the economic and trade of these areas. It built better infrastructure and schools besides creating better job opportunities. Also, this imperialism created the aspect of exploration in the minds of ten Americans with the motive of exploring the unknown territories so as to conduct medical searches and scientific experiments. Moreover, this saw the establishment of strong armies and governments in the countries that experienced this. However, many did not comprehend the benefits they were getting from these changes as they felt their lands were being taken away. Riots emerged in protest over this. Also, imperialism promoted racism because the United States owned other countries; as a result, this made the United States believe that they were supreme to others. Besides, the United States had to spend a lot of resources to control, govern and develop their territories. Additionally, imperialism thrust the United States into the world scene. Accordingly, the United States was to deal with issues where the natives were not willing to welcome them. For instance, they had to stop a rebellion when the Philippines people revolted the American presence. Likewise, the United States imperialism elicited a negative perception of the United States involvement in the territories of other countries. This was particularly the case when they America helped Panama to gain its Independence from Colombia. Also, the U.S exploited resources of these territories (May, n.d.). 3. The Americans believed that as White Christian Americans they had a moral duty of spreading to other parts of the world their beliefs, regardless of whether other parts of the world wanted or not. Actually, the American missionaries had a conviction that they were taking salvation and progress of the uncivilized individuals of the world. The American Imperialism moral implication was economic oriented interests, ideology, military needs as well as scrambling for territory. Generally, they were focused on territories distinguishing. This competition got sharpened following the 1873 to 1896 Long Depression which was a price deflation prolonged period that was punctuated by intense business downturns that exerted pressure on governments so as to promote the home industry. This led to widespread free trade abandonment among the powers of Europe. The end result was the limitation of domestic markets as well as export opportunities in the United States and Europe. Imperial tariff barriers following these happenings emerged affecting the free flow of goods and information. However, anti-imperialists had a belief that imperialism posed a threat to the institutions and ideals of their country. In fact, others held that it was unjustified for the United States to dictate institutions and political goals of foreign people (Scriabine, 2005). 4. The Spanish American war actually made the United States and Imperial power. By the United States defeating Spain, a European colonial power, and forming a naval dominance, the United States welcomed the American century. The United States acquired the Philippines and this permitted them to create a base near the markets of Asia, which was significant because America at this time was producing more than it consumed. Also, the war made Theodore Roosevelt a famous individual, a factor that made him become a vice president and finally the United States president. The Spanish American war also marked the starting of the abolition of the self-imposed isolation policy and the starting of possessions of American territories outside its boundaries. Further, the Spanish American war together with the Philippines acquirement signified not only the earlier colonial desires but also a dramatic shift from the traditions which were directing the American Foreign Policy. This was the first instance that the United States made an imperative tactical assurance within the Far East, a factor that saw her acquire a territory that it had not planned for and devoted itself to Central America and Caribbean involvement of its police. Therefore, this war actually marked the commencement of America of becoming an Imperial power and the desire to expand its territories (Janssens, 2004). 5. I think currently, the United States is an imperialist nation. This can be attributed to a number of facts. Firstly, the United States exerts huge influence over nuclear weapons in many nations. As per the Arms Control Association, United States has about 5,113 nuclear warheads that include strategic non-deployed and tactical weapons. Other nations of the world are aware that the United States is actually the only nation to have ever made use of nuclear weapons following the killing of approximately 200,000 Japanese during the World War II end without ever apologizing. Secondly, the United States has established a number of military bases overseas in approximately 130 countries and this represents approximately two-thirds of the world nations. Thirdly, the United States through air power has bombed not less than 30 nations since the Second World War. These attacks usually last for many days and are mostly carried out by the air force of the U.S. Fourthly, in terms of military training, the US administration is indoctrinating in addition to training indigenous military partners via the Pentagon`s International Military Education and Training Program and the State Department. Fifth, the United States Special Forces in other countries has been on the increase in the recent years and is expected to increase over the next 5 years (Perlo, n.d.). References Janssens, R. (2004). Of mice and men: American imperialism and American studies. Amsterdam: Vossiuspers UvA. May, E. American imperialism. Chicago: Imprint Publications. Perlo, V. American imperialism. New York: International Publishers. Scriabine, C. B. (2005). American Imperialism. Amawalk, N.Y: Jackdaw Publications. American Imperialism Part 1 Place Hawaiian Islands Why was there interest? U.S. actions The business leaders It became a full attempted to annex independent nation the Hawaii and became US `s Missionary work as territory. Status today Hawaii is a state. well as trades from the United States. Puerto Rico Philippine Islands Cuba In 1948, the United The United States in Free Associated States allowed 1950 permitted the State. Puerto Ricans to Puerto Ricans to elect democratically elect democratically their their own governor. own governor. The Organic Act of The Philippine Philippines Autonomy Act was established a passed by the US, bicameral thus Philippine legislature. became independent. The United States Cuba and U.S agree retained the right of on the Platt intervening in the Amendment besides Independent nation. Independent nation affairs of Cuba as leasing the naval base well as supervising at the Guantanamo these foreign Bay. relationships and finances via the Platt Amendment. China The U.S wanted a Treaty of Wanghsia market for their was signed in 1844 goods in China. which opened a Greatest ally of U.S number of Chinese ports for the America trade. Columbia Guam U.S wanted to build The U.S tried to lease a canal to facilitate the land but the its military and government of commercial Colombia rejected the interests. lease. The United States The US purchased Not independent wanted Guam to be Guam from Spain in state as the US its colony. 1899 for 2 million controls not less than dollars a third of its land. Independent state. ... (Scriabine, 2005) Part 2 1. Imperialism in the U.S started during the end of the 1890s as a result of the frontier being much populated. As such new territories were to be found and it was not to be within the United States continent as there was no land that was unoccupied. Despite, the fact that there was still land in Alaska to be occupied, it was not enough. In the year 1898, following the Cuba provocations like the USS Maine sinking that probably was done by the Spanish saboteurs, the U.S got incited by Pulitzer and Hearst `s yellow press that had papers indicating that the Spaniards were carrying out atrocities against the population of Cuba. This prompted America to intervene leading to a war. The United States became a worldwide economic empire with problems and opportunities due to this status that entailed the acquisition of more land, producing more agricultural commodities and goods than the consumption at home, the American economy sought for new markets abroad for investment and trade. Also, the United States wanted a canal that could facilitate its commercial value and military activities. Therefore, they approached Colombian government and tried to lease their land. However, this offer was turned down (May, n.d.). 2. The America Imperialism had both positive and negative impact to the natives of the areas or several countries that experienced it. The residents of these areas benefitted as better changes were introduced into their countries or areas. The United States aimed at establishing the economic and trade of these areas. It built better infrastructure and schools besides creating better job opportunities. Also, this imperialism created the aspect of exploration in the minds of ten Americans with the motive of exploring the unknown territories so as to conduct medical searches and scientific experiments. Moreover, this saw the establishment of strong armies and governments in the countries that experienced this. However, many did not comprehend the benefits they were getting from these changes as they felt their lands were being taken away. Riots emerged in protest over this. Also, imperialism promoted racism because the United States owned other countries; as a result, this made the United States believe that they were supreme to others. Besides, the United States had to spend a lot of resources to control, govern and develop their territories. Additionally, imperialism thrust the United States into the world scene. Accordingly, the United States was to deal with issues where the natives were not willing to welcome them. For instance, they had to stop a rebellion when the Philippines people revolted the American presence. Likewise, the United States imperialism elicited a negative perception of the United States involvement in the territories of other countries. This was particularly the case when they America helped Panama to gain its Independence from Colombia. Also, the U.S exploited resources of these territories (May, n.d.). 3. The Americans believed that as White Christian Americans they had a moral duty of spreading to other parts of the world their beliefs, regardless of whether other parts of the world wanted or not. Actually, the American missionaries had a conviction that they were taking salvation and progress of the uncivilized individuals of the world. The American Imperialism moral implication was economic oriented interests, ideology, military needs as well as scrambling for territory. Generally, they were focused on territories distinguishing. This competition got sharpened following the 1873 to 1896 Long Depression which was a price deflation prolonged period that was punctuated by intense business downturns that exerted pressure on governments so as to promote the home industry. This led to widespread free trade abandonment among the powers of Europe. The end result was the limitation of domestic markets as well as export opportunities in the United States and Europe. Imperial tariff barriers following these happenings emerged affecting the free flow of goods and information. However, anti-imperialists had a belief that imperialism posed a threat to the institutions and ideals of their country. In fact, others held that it was unjustified for the United States to dictate institutions and political goals of foreign people (Scriabine, 2005). 4. The Spanish American war actually made the United States and Imperial power. By the United States defeating Spain, a European colonial power, and forming a naval dominance, the United States welcomed the American century. The United States acquired the Philippines and this permitted them to create a base near the markets of Asia, which was significant because America at this time was producing more than it consumed. Also, the war made Theodore Roosevelt a famous individual, a factor that made him become a vice president and finally the United States president. The Spanish American war also marked the starting of the abolition of the self-imposed isolation policy and the starting of possessions of American territories outside its boundaries. Further, the Spanish American war together with the Philippines acquirement signified not only the earlier colonial desires but also a dramatic shift from the traditions which were directing the American Foreign Policy. This was the first instance that the United States made an imperative tactical assurance within the Far East, a factor that saw her acquire a territory that it had not planned for and devoted itself to Central America and Caribbean involvement of its police. Therefore, this war actually marked the commencement of America of becoming an Imperial power and the desire to expand its territories (Janssens, 2004). 5. I think currently, the United States is an imperialist nation. This can be attributed to a number of facts. Firstly, the United States exerts huge influence over nuclear weapons in many nations. As per the Arms Control Association, United States has about 5,113 nuclear warheads that include strategic non-deployed and tactical weapons. Other nations of the world are aware that the United States is actually the only nation to have ever made use of nuclear weapons following the killing of approximately 200,000 Japanese during the World War II end without ever apologizing. Secondly, the United States has established a number of military bases overseas in approximately 130 countries and this represents approximately two-thirds of the world nations. Thirdly, the United States through air power has bombed not less than 30 nations since the Second World War. These attacks usually last for many days and are mostly carried out by the air force of the U.S. Fourthly, in terms of military training, the US administration is indoctrinating in addition to training indigenous military partners via the Pentagon`s International Military Education and Training Program and the State Department. Fifth, the United States Special Forces in other countries has been on the increase in the recent years and is expected to increase over the next 5 years (Perlo, n.d.). References Janssens, R. (2004). Of mice and men: American imperialism and American studies. Amsterdam: Vossiuspers UvA. May, E. American imperialism. Chicago: Imprint Publications. Perlo, V. American imperialism. New York: International Publishers. Scriabine, C. B. (2005). American Imperialism. Amawalk, N.Y: Jackdaw Publications